AMD - Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.3 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 170W Unlocked Desktop Processor - Silver
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- Processor SocketSocket AM5 (LGA 1718)PCI Express VersionPCI Express 5.0CPU Base Clock Frequency4.3 gigahertzCPU Boost Clock Frequency5.7 gigahertzNumber of CPU Cores16-coreNumber of CPU Threads32
- Key Specs
- Processor Socket: Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- PCI Express Version: PCI Express 5.0
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 4.3 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.7 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 16-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 32 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Unlocked Processor: true
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5
- L1 Cache: 1 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- L2 Cache: 16 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- L3 Cache: 64 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- Processor Base Power: 170 watts
- Integrated Graphics: true (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
- Integrated Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon (This is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Processor Generation/Series: 9000 Series
- General
- Brand: AMD
- Model Number: 100-100001277WOF
- Product Name: Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core - 32-Thread 4.3 GHz (5.7 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM5 170W Unlocked Desktop Processor
- Color: Silver
- Processor Model Number: 9950X
- Processor Collection: Ryzen 9
- Processor Generation/Series: 9000 Series
- Year of Release: 2024
- Compatibility
- Processor Socket: Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- PCI Express Configuration: PCIe Gen 5 x1
- PCI Express Lanes (Total): 28
- PCI Express Version: PCI Express 5.0
- Processor Instruction Set: 64-bit
- Performance
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 4.3 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.7 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 16-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 32 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Unlocked Processor: true
- Hard Drive Accelerator: None (A module integrated (or added) into a PC to improve performance speed. By acting as a high-speed cache, an accelerator speeds up access times to the hard drive, which results in faster web browsing, improved gaming experience, and overall more responsiveness.)
- Memory
- Maximum Memory Supported: 192 gigabytes
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5
- Number of Memory Channels Supported: 2
- Cache Level: L1, L2, L3 (The cache stores data that the CPU needs to access quickly in order to complete tasks. Each level is ranked according to priority of access; Level 1 (L1) cache stores data that the CPU needs to access first. L1 cache is also the fastest but holds the least amount of data, with each following level decreasing in speed but increasing in capacity.)
- L1 Cache: 1 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- L2 Cache: 16 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- L3 Cache: 64 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- Features
- Processor Type: Desktop
- Thermal Solution: Not included (The kind of cooling system built into the CPU.)
- RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
- Power
- Processor Base Power: 170 watts
- Processor Boost Power: 230 watts
- Graphics
- Integrated Graphics: true (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
- Integrated Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon (This is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- GPU Base Clock Frequency: 0.4 gigahertz (The minimum rate at which the graphics controller is guaranteed to operate.)
- GPU Boost Clock Frequency: 2.2 gigahertz (The maximum ideal rate at which the graphics controller is able to operate, typically only for a short period of time.)
- Number of GPU Cores: 2
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Other
- UPC: 730143315272
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Q: Does the processor have integrated graphics?
A: This processor does not have integrated graphics.
Q: What is the maximum memory supported by the processor?
A: The maximum memory supported is 192 gigabytes.
Q: How many cores does the processor have?
A: This processor has 16 cores.
Q: Can the processor be overclocked?
A: This processor is unlocked, which means it can be overclocked.
Q: What is the processor's base clock frequency?
A: The CPU base clock frequency is 4.3 gigahertz.
Q: What is the warranty period for the processor?
A: The manufacturer's warranty for this processor is 3 years.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SledgeHammer for tasks
This is my 2nd 9950x, upgrading from a 7950x while the price is right. This chip runs anything i want to do extremely well weather its content creation, or just gaming. Remember, overkill is underrated. I'm running this on an x870e platform but, i know first hand this works well on the X670/E as well. Remember to pair this with the fastest and lowest latency memory you can.
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ReubenM Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
powerhouse
bought this little guy to go into my new build (paired with an asus rog strix x870-a motherboard and an rtx 5070ti gpu) and it’s a nothing short of a powerhouse. i game and stream with ease and have yet to run into any performance issues whatsoever. everything is so fast and smooth. couldn’t be happier (‘:
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izzi Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AMD Ryzen 9000 series 9 9950x
Very, content with this new Pcu! Very simple install and runs greats with my new custom build, I also just bought a nice 5060 for this guy!
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